in between times
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Naturally, an ace follows, then another; in between times, a mere big serve sets up a simple put-away.
From The Guardian • Jan. 23, 2022
With Hohaia dummying through some strangely hesitant Warrington defence in between times, Saints had a wholly unexpected 14-0 lead.
From The Guardian • Mar. 8, 2013
His father, who was a merchant seaman in both world wars, was largely unemployed in between times.
From The Guardian • Aug. 29, 2012
I rode horses first thing in the morning and last thing at night, and in between times I groomed, studied and cosseted them.
From The Guardian • Jan. 8, 2011
Back then, there were hobos that rode the rails and lived along the tracks in between times.
From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson
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